INDIA
‘We work as a team’: DK Shivakumar invites CM Siddaramaiah for breakfast meeting on December 2
Amid the ongoing power tussle and speculation over leadership change in Karnataka, both leaders stuck to their positions during the meeting.
INDIA
Indian Army conducts successful BrahMos missile combat launch, hits target with ‘pinpoint accuracy’ | Watch
Southern Army Commander Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, PVSM, AVSM, lauded the launch, describing it as an important milestone in bolstering the Army’s long-range precision strike capabilities and enhancing India’s deterrence posture
BUSINESS
Bulk deals: 360 ONE Special Opportunities Fund offloads 0.78% stake in Maple Infrastructure Trust
Bellwether Capital bought 3.64 lakh shares (1.32 percent) of Sintercom India at Rs 119.56. Seller was Sunita Aggarwal who sold 3.56 lakh shares (1.3 percent) at Rs 119.58 per share.
INDIA
EC faces flak for 'Boogie Woogie' dance video on SIR amid BLO suicides
Moreover in West Bengal, a section of BLOs working on the SIR held a massive protest outside the CEO’s office in Kolkata over alleged excessive workload during the ongoing enumeration exercise, prompting police deployment at the site.
PODCAST
Myntra adds Malaysia, UAE and Australia to cart; LTIMindtree suspends H-1B visa filings; and Skyroot flags rocket supply shortage | MC Tech3
In today’s Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down Myntra’s next wave of global expansion, LTIMindtree’s decision to halt new H-1B filings, and Skyroot’s warning on the global small-rocket shortage. We also discuss the government’s directive to preinstall the Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app on all smartphones and why influencers are still struggling to adapt to new AI-labelling rules
BUSINESS
ICICI Prudential AMC, Annu Projects, Technocraft Ventures & Powerica get SEBI nod for IPOs
ICICI Prudential AMC IPO comprises an offer for sale (OFS) of up to 1.76 crore equity shares by the promoter Prudential Corporation Holdings, with no fresh issue component.
INDIA
All about GPS spoofing and how it throws flights off track | Explained
GPS spoofing is a form of electronic warfare that is typically reported from conflict zones like Ukraine, Israel, or even the India-Pakistan border.
BUSINESS
SEBI disposes of adjudication proceedings against Nuvama Wealth and Investment
After weighing the circumstances, the adjudicating officer concluded that the violations did not warrant a financial penalty. “The allegations against the Noticee do not warrant any monetary penalty,” the order stated, adding that the lapses were not so severe as to trigger the penalty framework under Section 15HB of the SEBI Act.
INDIA
J&K’s history 'would have been different' if Sardar Patel led 1947 integration: LG Manoj Sinha
LG Manoj Sinha also said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is carrying forward Sardar Patel’s vision.
INDIA
Rajnath Singh turns professor at LBSNAA, asks maths question to 600 IAS trainees, gets correct answer from 1
Singh called upon the young civil servants to understand their crucial role in safeguarding national interests and, like the brave soldiers, always stay ready for such critical situations, as per a release by the Ministry of Defence.
BUSINESS
FIIs net sell shares worth Rs 1,171 crore, DIIs net buy Rs 2,559 crore in equities on December 1
For the year so far, FIls have been net sellers of shares worth Rs 2.59 lakh crore, while DIls have net bought shares worth Rs 7.08 lakh crore.
BUSINESS
Govt to divest up to 6% stake in Bank of Maharashtra via OFS, aims to garner Rs 2,600 crore
The sale includes a base offer of 5% with an option to sell an additional 1%. Bidding will open for non-retail investors on December 2, while retail investors can participate on December 3.
TRAVEL
Chasing the chill: More foreign holidays, rising spiritual getaways fuel winter travel rush
Singapore, Sri Lanka and Srinagar dominate Indian holiday lists, but Varanasi, Tirupati and Ayodhya have carved out a special spot of their own.
BUSINESS
RBI releases National Strategy for Financial Inclusion 2025–30, outlines Panch-Jyoti framework with 47 action points
The strategy has been framed under the aegis of the Technical Group on Financial Inclusion and Financial Literacy following country-wide discussions with various stakeholders by the RBI and other stakeholders.
TECHNOLOGY
After Blue Whale scare,fresh alarms over online game challenges targeting children
As digital ecosystems expand, specialists say safeguarding young users will require sustained awareness, active supervision, and community cooperation to ensure children benefit from technology without falling prey to its hidden dangers.
BUSINESS
Technical View: 26,300 seen as key hurdle for Nifty to sustain record high levels, say analysts; support placed near 26,100 zone
Nifty slipped 27.20 points, or 0.10 percent to settle at 26,175.75. The index had climbed 122.85 points or 0.46 percent earlier to hit an all-time high of 26,325.80.
INDIA
Normal to below-normal minimum temperatures expected in central, northwest India during Dec-Feb: IMD
The clarification followed previous assessments suggesting that the region could witness an exceptionally freezing November, primary due to the expected development of La Nina conditions, which typically bring colder winters to North India.
BUSINESS
Cyber fraud rising, tech alone not enough to protect customers, says RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan J
Swaminathan said the banking risk landscape has become more complex with the emergence of cyber, climate and reputational risks alongside traditional credit and market risks.
INDIA
On Day 1 in Rajya Sabha: Radhakrishnan's message to oppn and oppn's message to Radhakrishnan
The exchange between Radhakrishnan and opposition members became the highlight of the first day of winter session
INDIA
Allegations of mass voter deletion in Bengal ‘highly exaggerated’: EC tells SC
Debunking claims that the process aims to target a specific community, the poll body noted that minorities subject to same scrutiny as everyone else. "99 per cent of voters given forms, 70 per cent of forms received," the EC made the point in its petition.
INDIA
Centre confirms GPS spoofing near Delhi airport, says contingency measures used to help flights
"There were no effects on movements of flights, on other runway ends having conventional navigational aids being operational," the government said.
INDIA
India sets stage for Su-57, S-500 talks as Putin arrives in New Delhi
New Delhi is also likely to press Moscow to speed up delayed programmes such as the Su-30 upgrade and other joint defence projects
INDIA
Kharge welcomes VP Radhakrishnan to Rajya Sabha, invokes connection with Congress: 'Your uncle has been a member'
Congress staunchly stands by Constitutional values and time-honoured parliamentary procedures. Kindly be assured of our cooperation in the conduct of proceedings of the House, says Kharge.
BUSINESS
India’s biggest school robotics league to debut at IIT Bombay on December 6–7
The initiative is backed by major institutional partners, including IISc Bengaluru, ARTPARK and Tata Sons.
